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tiles (10 per cent of the total}
will be needed, for cutouts and
future replacement in case ol
damage,

_ If njne-by-nine inch tiles are
used, about 200 will ba needed
for a 10-by-20 foot room.

After the subsurface issmooth
and clean, mark the center point
of the room with a taut chalk
line. Begin by marking the cen-
ters of the two end walls of the
room, shap the string to transfer
the chalk to the floor, andrepeat
on the two side walls. Where the
chalk lines meet is the center
of the room.

These two chalk lines must be’

at an exact right angle. You can
check this way: Starting from the
center point where the Ilnes
meet, measure exactly four feet
toward a side wall and make a
mark. Do the same toward the
opposite wall. .

Starting from the center once
more, measure three feet toward
an end wall. Make a third mark.
Using a long ruler or tape, lay
it between the first and third
marks. The distance should be

-Ingtalling a resilient tile floor
in the home is simply a matter
of following the instructions on
the box. But, like sewing a dress
or making a boat, there areparts
of the job that require special
care.

First, choose the tile carefully
—type, color and design. The
family will be living with it a
long time.

Vinyl asbestos tile wears well,
comes in a wide variety of pat-
terns and colors and is easy to
mainiain, says the Better Floors
Council.

Before the floor is installed,
the subsurface should be care-
fully checked for any uneven-
ness. It must be free from wax,
paint, oils, grime or varnishes.
Floor covering dealers will be
able to advise on the best un-
derlayment for the area.

As many resilient tile designs
are now available in [2-by-12
inch squares, it’s easy to figure
how many will be needed. ‘The
number is the sameas thesquare
footage of the rcom. In a 10-by:
12° foot room, 120 12-by-12 inch

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Step by Step, It’s Easy to Install New Resilient Tile Floor

FOR A RESILIENT tile floor SPREAD ADHESIVE evenly

to wear well, thesubsurfacemust and thinly over a quarter of stacles,

be absolutely smooth. Sand- the floor. Let adhesive set until
paper rough spots, fill in holes, it is dry -io the touch before

says Better Floors Council.

laying the iile.

AROUND PIPES or other ob-
make paper pattern to
Trace onto a tile.
Warm tile slightly and It will

fit exactly.

_cut easily.

“is preferable | fo jira your
owh efforts to the ‘finishing
-atage of the job. You may want,
to do the. interior and exterior
‘painting. Perhaps — if the
budget ia really. tight and if you

-| are sure you can.do it — you

. will also. want’ to consider’ In+
stalling -floor tile and. ceiling
tile ourgelt.s : : .

TO FIT last row, place a loose
tile over last cemented tile. Slide
another tile over it, up to wall.
‘Mark thé “sandwiched” tile’
with a pencil, and cut.

exactly five feet. So should the
other side.

Using the chalk lines as a
guide, lay two uncemented rows
of tile perpendicular to each oth-
er, marking off one quarter of the
room. Adjust the test row so
that the tile is about six inches
from the wall for 12-inch tile,
and four and one-half inches for

‘nine-inch tile. This insures an |
even border around the room.

Remove the rows of test tile
and spread the recommended ad-
hesive over that quarter of the
room, being careful not to cover
the chalk line. Spread adhesive
evenly and not too thickly. Be
sure’ io follow manufacturer’s
instructions.

touch before laying tile.

of the room.

Adhesive’ must be dry to the

Starting at the center, care-
fully place each tite—don’t slide |.
—butting each to the adjoining
one, Continue for each quarter

When finished, check the floor
carefully and remove any ad-
hesive from the face of the tile.

a steel wool pad. Wait a week
‘before washing the new floor.

More detailed instructions ap-
pear in a booklet, “Installing Re-
‘sllient Floor Tiles.” To obtainit,
send 25 cents and a long stamp-

Better Floors Council, 101 Fark,
Avenue, New York, N.Y, 100°”

Use a putty knife or water and

ed self-addressed envelope to.

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Many palnt dealers automat
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